Plant Habit Life cycle Sun Requirements Minimum cold Maximum zone Plant Height Plant Spread Leaves Fruit Flowers Flower Color Flower Size Flower Time Inflorescence Underground Best Locations Containers Uses |
Herb/Forb Perennial Full Sun, part shade Zone 7a Zone 11 to 3 feet 2 – 3 feet Semi evergreen Showy Showy Pink Under 1 Late spring-early summer Panicle Taproot Xeriscapic 1-3 G Groundcover,Cut Flower,Will |
Genus: Talinum This tuberous-rooted tender perennial is related to portulaca, but has fleshy green leaves and delicate, wiry flower stalks. Stalks have a fine, see-through texture. Minute hot pink flowers are followed by carmine-colored seed pods that are showier than the flowers. The variety ‘Kingwood Gold’ has chartreuse foliage. Plants can grow to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Noteworthy Characteristics: This plant is excellent in mixed containers and window boxes. It self-seeds prolifically and will self-sow into any garden soil. Care: Provide poor to moderately rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Propagation: Divide in spring, or start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Problems: Sometimes bothered by aphids. Overview Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Pink Yarrow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Suitable as Annual Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals |
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